Metacognitive Therapy: Free Yourself from Imprisoning Thoughts
Linda Burlan S?rensen
Autoriseret klinisk metakognitiv specialistpsykolog i terapi og supervision (aut. cand.psych.), institutleder p? Neokognitiv institut - Psykologisk center for metakognitiv terapi
We cannot get better by ruminating and worrying. Nevertheless, these are the strategies for many who suffer from anxiety and depression. But a wound does not heal by continuing to scratch at it. It just becomes bigger and bigger. If we spend several hours each day wondering about our gloomy thoughts, we become even more depressed and anxious, and do not thrive well psychologically.
By using cases as examples, "Metacognitive Therapy – Free Yourself from Imprisoning Thoughts "shows us how metacognitive therapy can help us manage our thought processes. At the same time, this book is also a critical voice and warning about the evaluation culture we have created. A culture where more and more people are developing anxiety and depressive disorders because we are constantly under surveillance and must fit into certain schemas. We need to learn how to think for ourselves and be aware that we can regain control over our thought processes.
“There will always be terms and conditions in our lives that hurt, which we cannot control ourselves. But there is also a lot of unnecessary psychological suffering created through our own thought processes. These thoughts are allowed to imprison us and keep us stuck in an uncomfortable place that is not pleasant to be in. We can minimize unnecessary psychological pain if we begin to focus on how we manage our thoughts instead of solely focusing on what they contain. Therefore, it is so important to disseminate the thinking behind metacognitive therapy along with the awareness that we are not our thoughts, but that thoughts are something we have.” Linda Burlan S?rensen, author
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Book reviews (see also Amazon.com)
Excellent and life changing
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2023
Over the last few years I have read about 100 books about OCD, trauma, anxiety, depression, neuroscience and the role of various neurotransmitters, cognitive behaviour therapy etc. I have also had 32 sessions of high intensity CBT, 16 sessions of EMDR therapy and counselling. Yet this book has shown me something so simple yet enpowering! All of this internal focus, rumination and self analysis isn't helping me after all as I believed it would. I simply need to do less! I now have a 3pm imaginary office with a waiting room. Unwanted thoughts are set aside do be dealt with when my mental office opens for business and I'm allowed to think about the unwanted thoughts and ruminations. My thought waiting room is becoming quieter. I recommend this book highly due to its simplicity and effectiveness for me personally.
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A Life-Changing Guide to True Freedom!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2023
Metacognitive Therapy: Free Yourself from Imprisoning Thoughts is an absolute gem! This book has been a revelation, and I can't recommend it enough. The author's approach to metacognitive therapy is nothing short of transformative. The techniques and insights presented here have given me a new lease on life, helping me break free from the shackles of my own imprisoning thoughts. The book is exceptionally well-structured and offers practical exercises that are easy to follow. What I love most about this book is how it empowers you to take control of your own mind. It equips you with the tools needed to recognise and challenge those negative thought patterns that have held you back for so long. The freedom I've found through metacognitive therapy is truly liberating. If you're looking for a guide to conquer your inner demons and live a more fulfilling life, this is it. The impact it has had on my mental well-being is immeasurable, and I'm immensely grateful for it. In short, Metacognitive Therapy: Free Yourself from Imprisoning Thoughts is a must-read for anyone seeking genuine, lasting change in their thought processes. It's a life-changing book that deserves all five stars and more!
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
I am a novice when it comes to reading self-help techniques thematic books, but certainly not a novice at getting entrapped in my own swirling thoughts of self-doubt and deprecation. When this book was mentioned in passing by an acquaintance, I was “ripped” for trying to break away from my vicious routine of negativity. Some reviewers say it is not a self-help book, but for me, understanding the mechanics of the through process (for context, I am more “mathematically” inclined than the average individual), helped me contextualize how my thoughts emerge and the path they take when they are guided (misguided, actually) by me. Taking control of that process is the key message of this book. It is a rather easy read for what I consider an impactful book. Read it and you will marvel at how liberated you will feel after you understand your thinking process and take control of it.